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Greta Anet Ojavee
Architecture and Urban Planning
a selection of projects from 2020-2024
GRETA ANET OJAVEE
Diploma Architect Level 7
Master’s Degree in Architecture and Urban Studies Tallinn University of Technology
gretaanet.ojavee@gmail.com +33 699152772
Architecture Competition 2024 microRAYON
Architecture Competition 2023
Master’s
Architecture Competition 2022
Architecture
01 ORDOVIITSIUM
Jõhvi community centre
Architecture competition 2024, honourable mention
Location: Hariduse street T1 / 3a, Jõhvi, Estonia
Authors: Greta A. Ojavee, Mia M. Peil, Eneli Kleemann, Ülo Peil, Katariina Mustasaar
Jõhvi is a small town located in northeastern Estonia, serving as the administrative centre of Ida-Viru County. The region is known for its rich cultural heritage and history of mining, particularly in oil shale extraction, which has significantly influenced the area’s development and economy.
The material and form language of the building is inspired by the nature and minerals of Ida-Viru County. Layered limestone meets reddish oil shale. The design boldly showcases its functional essence: the clear and stony geometry of the library block meets the rust-coloured event hall and integration block. The architectural volume representing the educational function is slender and stony, referring to education as the cornerstone on which society is built. The two parts, the library spaces and the event block, are connected by a distinctly differentiated material approach, making the large building airy and light with its transparent atrium.
The new centre intertwines education and local community. The solution creates a pleasant public space both inside and outside for the educational campus, taking into account the existing promenade and expanding into a city park.
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02 microRAYON
a combination of on-site living units during the renovation process of the Soviet era panel housing
MICROHOME Annual International Architecture Competition 2023
Authors: Greta A. Ojavee, Emily Zavatski
Majority of Soviet era (constructed during 1960s, 70s and 80s) apartment buildings composed of prefabricated reinforced concrete large panels are in need for renovation. Serious thermal bridges and reinforcement corrosion are just the tip of the iceberg. Given project focuses on the scenario of a complete modernisation, during which people have to leave their homes for a short period of time.
A steel frame construction that will be located by the firewall of the existing panel housing, accommodates structures of different functions. During the renovation, the framing consists of microhomes and storage boxes for preserved furniture.
After renovation, the microhomes could be moved to new locations and new functions useful for the community (commercial spaces, offices, cafes, art installations etc) attached instead. Boxes are easily addable and removable through the upcycling of old railway tracks. Each microhome is developed to function off-grid, however, could be made on-grid, if necessary.
1 microhomes
2 steel construction with upcycled railway tracks
3 plant boxes for vertical greenery around the structure
4 storage boxes
5 vertical connection
6 after renovation the frame could be used for different functions useful for the community
During renovation Frame function after renovation
for smaller floor area, the microhome is divided into 2 levels which regard the height of the existing panels
1 solar panels
2 steel construction with upcycled railway tracks
3 aquaweb facade panels for rainwater harvesting
4 plywood box module furniture system
5 plywood box module construction insulated with sheep wool
6 water harvesting system under the living space
Ground
REDUCING HOMELESSNESS USING ARCHITECTURE
implementing housing first principles in an urban quarter of Tallinn
Master’s thesis 2022 Awarded with the Irina Raud Award
The city of Tallinn has created a staircase resocialization system for the homeless, however, practice shows that a more efficient approach exists - Housing First. An alternative strategy to help the homeless prioritises the provision of permanent housing, thereby, acting as a platform to support personal goals and a better quality of life.
The model is based on four principles: housing enables independent lives, respect of choice, rehabilitation and empowerment of the resident, and integration into the community and society.
Given research describes how it is possible to apply previous principles through architecture and thus create a unique urban quarter supporting resocialization by the example of C. R. Jakobsoni Street 14 and J. Kunderi Street 15 in the Tallinn city centre. The solutions were based on the following concepts: openness to the community, flexible structure, phenomenology, salutogenic design, biophilia in architecture, feeling of home, circularity and involvement of the street homeless.
Site plan. Current situation and existing buildings
Gonsiori
C.R. Jakobsoni
J.Kunderi
F.Kuhlbarsi
buildings that will be demolished the formation of new directions accessibility from the street
New structures
Ernst house
Theodor house
Ewald house Zero flat rehabilitation centre Carl house community garden and communal area
view of the courtyard and the community centre. indirect rehabilitation
04 AUGUST UND OTTO
Kotzebue 18CD apartment building complex
Architecture Competition 2022, I place
Location: Kotzebue 18C and 18D, Tallinn, Estonia
Authors: Greta A. Ojavee, Ülo Peil, Liisi Linamaa, Erik Talvik
A forgotten quarter in the heart of Kalamaja, a subdistrict in northern Tallinn characterised by colourful historical working class houses, is being developed. The project consists of 6 apartment buildings (75 apartments), each with a surface area up to 300 m 2 , a shared parking lot in the basement and a central courtyard for pedestrians. The car-free area smoothly connects Vana-Kalamaja street, Kalma park and neighbouring properties.
The key structure, a 3-story Kalamaja-type house, is blended with a modern fourth floor: a step-back volume, roof terrace, corner balcony, and different exterior finishing materials. A simple colour accent wall surface with vertical cladding board, wooden ribs in front of the balconies and entrance pilasters take into account the style of neighbouring houses.
Bicycle parking has been solved in the basement parking lot and on the ground level with a total of 189 spots (2.5 spots per apartment).
ARHITEKTIBÜROO PEIL OÜ
ARHITEKTIBÜROO
PEIL
Ground floor plan. House 6
Third floor plan. House 6
Section.
05 FAARVAATER
Port of Kuivastu
Architecture Competition 2022, III place
Location: Kuivastu port, Muhu island, Estonia
Authors: Greta A. Ojavee, Ülo Peil, Mia M. Peil, Liisi Linamaa, Erik Talvik
Kuivastu port is the gateway to the biggest island of Estonia, to Saaremaa. With the growth in visitors, changes in technology and the need for new functions, a fresh vision of the port has become necessary.
The primary design concept revolves around the motifs of classical Muhu farm architecture. 2 buildings will be demolished and four new objects established: a captain house, harbour building for everyday visitors, ticket offices and a small craft building. The project can be regarded as a modern interpretation of the landscape of pitched roofs peculiar to the island which when juxtaposed with each other create a harmonious whole. Patterns seen on traditional buildings and clothes are brought over to the facades of the new structures.
The layout of the functions is clear and simple for everyone: shops prominently featured on the front facade, a well-marked entrance to the cafe and a convenient waiting area. Access to the restroom is available from both external and internal points. Additionally, the cafe and waiting area offer picturesque views of both the vehicle queue zone and the adjacent waterway.
East elevation. Small craft building
West elevation. Small craft building
06 TIQUI TACA
Paldiski mnt 124b residential area
Architecture competition 2021, III place
Location: Paldiski mnt 124b, Tallinn, Estonia
Authors: Greta A. Ojavee, Ülo Peil, Liisi Linamaa, Mia M. Peil, Erik Talvik, Frederick Kalmberg
Paldiski mnt 124b planned residential area creates a pleasant urban living environment close to the nature, public transport and service facilities, and is well-connected to the neighbouring areas Väike-Õismäe and Pikaliiva. The backbone of the quarter is the central promenade, which in the western part expands into an active community square. Traffic is calmed down in the entire quarter by avoiding pervasive car movement in the central square zone, however access to residents and operational transport is guaranteed. The residential buildings by the lake are arranged freely between the existing group of trees.
Studio apartments 45
1-bedroom 97
2-bedroom 120
3-bedroom 67
4-5-bedroom 16
Parking spots 400 (of which 260 underground)
Bicycle parking spots 300
Scooter parking spots 100
SÕUDEBAASITEE
PIKALIIVA
Section. Apartment building S5 and E3 Ground floor plan. E-building
07 TORMILINNU 30
Cottage reconstruction
Requested project 2020
Location: Tormilinnu 30, Pusku, Haapsalu, Estonia
Authors: Greta A. Ojavee, Ülo Peil
The original building was designed in 1983 and built in 1989. The cottage recounstruction consisted of a first floor extension and a redesign of the ground floor. The existing garage under the new first floor terrace was converted into a summer room. To mirror the summertime essence, wider window openings and light timber cladding was implemented on the facade.
1. VERTIKAALNE PUITLAUDIS, TUMEPRUUN, RR32 ANALOOG
2. RÕDUPIIRDE KLAAS, KARASTATUD, LAMINEERITUD, KIRGAS
3. HORISONTAALNE LAUDIS, TUMEPRUUN
4. VERTIKAALNE PUITLAUDIS, HELEBEEŽ, RR30 ANALOOG
5. MINERAALKROHV (HELEBEEŽ F101)
6. MAAKIVISOKKEL
OL.OL. 300 mm GAASKUKEROON-PLOKK (PALIVERE)
PROJEKTEERITUD 100 mm EPS60 + MINERAALKROHV
PROJEKTEERITUD 100 mm SOOJUSTUS/ PUITKARKASS
RÕDUPIIRDE KLAAS KARASTATUD, LAMINEERITUD, KIRGAS
MAAKIVI SOKKEL
